Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Description -

• Location: Contract Manufacturing Site, Johor, Malaysia
• Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Process Engineer to support HP's contract manufacturing operations in Johor. The successful candidate will serve as the primary engineering interface between HP and manufacturing partners, driving process stability, product quality, yield improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence across manufacturing lines.

This role requires strong analytical capability, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to resolve complex production challenges. The engineer will work closely with contract manufacturers, product engineering, quality, supply chain, and R&D teams to ensure consistent delivery of world-class product quality and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Manufacturing Partnership

Act as the primary technical liaison between HP and contract manufacturing partners.

Drive manufacturing partner accountability on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.

Validate manufacturing data and process performance to ensure accurate reporting and sustained improvements.

Lead regular operational reviews with contract manufacturing teams.

Process & Yield Improvement

Analyze manufacturing data to identify yield losses, equipment downtime, process variation, and quality issues.

Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as:

8D

Fishbone Analysis

FMEA

DOE

Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve process capability and stability.

Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance OEE, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Operations Support

Provide daily engineering support for production issues and escalations.

Monitor key manufacturing KPIs including:

Yield

Scrap

OEE

Downtime

Throughput

Customer quality metrics

Support manufacturing readiness for new product introductions, changes, and transfers.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure processes comply with HP manufacturing standards and quality requirements.

Support audits and manufacturing assessments.

Drive defect reduction programs and customer complaint investigations.

Lead process validation and qualification activities.

Data Analytics & Digital Manufacturing

Utilize manufacturing data to identify trends and predict process risks.

Develop dashboards and analytical tools using Power BI, Excel, Minitab, SQL, Python, or equivalent tools.

Support digital manufacturing initiatives including:

Predictive maintenance

Automated reporting

Process monitoring

AI-driven manufacturing improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

Product Engineering

Manufacturing Quality

Supply Chain

Procurement

R&D

Operations Teams

Support alignment of manufacturing strategies across multiple sites.

Participate in global engineering forums and best-practice sharing.

Critical Focus Areas

The successful candidate will be expected to focus on:

Focus Area Expected Outcome

Manufacturing Yield-Reduce process losses and improve yield performance

Equipment Downtime-Improve machine availability and OEE

Process Capability-Improve Cp/Cpk and reduce variation

Cost Reduction-Identify opportunities for material, cycle time and labor savings

Quality Improvement-Reduce defects, escapes and customer complaints

Contract Manufacturer Development-Build technical capability and ownership within manufacturing partner teams

Digital Manufacturing-Leverage automation and analytics to improve productivity

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Related Engineering Discipline

Experience

3 to 6 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.

Experience working with contract manufacturers or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Experience supporting automation, assembly, printing, plastics, or consumer product manufacturing is advantageous.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Manufacturing process control

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

FMEA

SPC

Process validation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma methodology

Project management

Equipment troubleshooting

Digital Skills

Power BI

Excel Advanced Analytics

Minitab

SQL

Python (preferred)

Manufacturing dashboard development

Soft Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Influencing without authority

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured problem solving

Self-driven and results-oriented

Preferred Candidate Profile

You will thrive in this role if you:

Enjoy being on the manufacturing floor and solving real-time production issues.

Are comfortable working directly with contract manufacturing partners.

Are highly data-driven and can translate manufacturing data into actionable improvements.

Can balance daily operational support with long-term continuous improvement initiatives.

Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Are willing to travel between Johor and regional HP sites when required.

Success Measures (First 12 Months)

Achieve measurable yield and OEE improvements.

Reduce recurring manufacturing escalations.

Drive at least 2-3 high-impact cost or productivity improvement projects.

Establish strong working relationships with contract manufacturing partners.

Successfully lead qualification and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.

Develop data-driven dashboards for operational decision-making.

This version is aligned to the kind of process engineer you described previously for your Johor CM operations, with stronger emphasis on contract manufacturer management, yield improvement, downtime reduction, data analytics, and digital manufacturing capability.

• Disclaimer
• •This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.